We absolutely loved our date night at Livia! It's located in a prime spot in downtown Geneva and has a cozy atmosphere. The service was amazing- shout out to Jess! The food was delicious! My boyfriend ordered the four cheese tortellacci. The pieces were huge and served with Italian sausage and crispy prosciutto. I tried it and will be ordering that next time!! So good. I ordered the pasta Livia. The chicken and mushrooms tasted great with the parmesan cream sauce. We ordered the shrimp cocktail, tuna crudo, and lobster bisque for our appetizers. All were great, especially the tuna crudo! The pieces of blackened tuna are bigger compared to other restaurants with similar tuna appetizers and the sauce is incredible! We had their tiramisu for dessert. Yum!! It comes with some coffee cream smeared on the dish that pairs perfectly with it! Overall, the experience was great and we'll be back! This would be a cool place for a girls night too- they have a cute bar area for pre dinner or post dinner drinks! read more

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My husband and I came here for a date night recently. We haven't been here in quite awhile. We were seated promptly and our waitress was great, I feel bad because I don't remember her name. We ordered some cocktails, I had the margarita which was really good and my husband had a whiskey based cocktail. I ordered a cauliflower crust flatbread, it was not good. It was undercooked and soggy. I didn't eat all of it and ended up just tossing the leftovers when we were home because it just didn't seem appealing. My husband had the lobster and shrimp pasta. It was great ( I had a few bites). We typically stick to our usual spots because who wants to drop $100 on dinner and not enjoy the food. Kind of bummed we chose this place over our usual spots. read more

Went to celebrate my son in-laws birthday. 11 of us were there. It has a great atmosphere and the food was delicious. Best lobster bisque I've ever had! Our waiter, James M, went above and beyond to make our evening extra special. He paid close attention to our needs, extremely kind and the perfect level of involvement. It was the perfect evening! Fully recommend dining at Livia Italian Eatery. I will definitely be coming back and will hope to have James M as my waiter again! read more

The food is great. The staff is wonderful. And the indoor and outdoor eating options are great.

My sister and I were seated on the patio and ordered two of the $15 lunch Flatbread specials: BBQ Chicken, and Florentine Chicken. Both came with a choice if either Caesar or house salads. Our Caesar salads arrived promptly and we dug in. Then after 10 to 15 minutes our flatbread orders were delivered. Each order had a thin, oval-shaped pizza-like crust. The topping of the BBQ Chicken flatbread order has a spicy BBQ sauce a top a medley of grilled chicken, roasted red onions and yellow kernels of corn cut off the cob with bacon and mozzarella. The chicken was barely grilled, and onions, while plentiful had not been roasted at all. On the other hand the roasted yellow corn cut off the cob had been grilled but there was barely any corn (maybe 10 small kernals) on the flatbread. I felt there was an adequate portions of bacon, mozzarella, and cilantro. My sister was happy with the Florentine Chicken, which seamed to have more of its properly aportioned ingredients: grilled chicken with spinach in fontina, grape tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese, bacon, and marinated artichoke hearts. One of the corner pieces I tasted had only cheese, spinach, and artichoke. Besides these deficiencies, we found the service to be excellent, and the al fresco dining quiet and pleasant. read more

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Great service and outdoor patio! The food is great and so were the drinks. Service was amazing!! Cobb salad and veal polenta was great. Also the beef medallions and whitefish was a go too. read more

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We started with the eggplant and tomato appetizer, which was delicious and fresh would highly recommend then I got the salmon quinoa bowl. The salmon was delicious and juicy. The kale was all right. My boyfriend got the shrimp and lobster pasta, which was delicious. Super cute outdoor seating in our server was super attentive and funny. I would recommend if you're in the area. read more

Great experience. First Livia has nice decor inside and a nice patio outside. Second it has a nice patio, great for al fresco in nice weather. Livia has a happening vibe. We arrived maybe as late as 2:30 pm but the patio stayed mostly full even when we left an hour or so later. We received good service although it could have been a bit faster and more attentive at times. For example what I ordered is not what they brought. They did make up for the mistake though and expedite bringing me the correct entree. I loved their wild mushroom flatbread on the optional cauliflower crust. Their chicken limone is one of the best especially with the pasta and root vegetables that come with it. I would like to come back here and dine some evening and try out the nice indoor seating. read more

Livia Italian Eatery - Flatbread Wild Mushroom - Italian Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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Our server, Ian, was wonderful, especially with his recommendations. Food was delicious, we had the ricotta honeycomb app and the buratta app, and enjoyed the weekend special for steaks. Everything was amazing! The volume was at an enjoyable, not too loud. Definitely recommend checking out Livia. read more

We are totally spoiled in the Chicagoland area with a number of excellent Italian restaurants and Livia just adds onto that list with exceptional food. This restaurant looks and feels elegant, despite the affordable prices. Everything from the plating to the service to the furniture gives a more upscale feeling to the restaurant. From the first bite I took of the margherita flatbread I took here, I knew I was in for a special treat. The tomato and basil was so fresh and juicy here, with lots of fresh greens on top, and the EVOO and balsamic worked together wonderfully on a delicious crust. The crispy polenta and wild mushrooms was equally a surprise with the shallots and chili flakes really pairing excellently with the mushrooms and deliciously crispy polenta to provide some contrast. The pastas I tried were some of the best I've had anywhere in this state. I was so happy that the flavor profiles and presentation were uniquely different for each one, really highlighting a variety of different flavors. The sausage arrabiata was nice and bold, with a generous amount of italian sausage that matched well with the roasted peppers and caramelized onions. I loved the texture of the farfalle, highlighting little ridges that helped to carefully hold just the right amount of tomato sauce each bite. The wild mushroom sacchetti is something I've never had elsewhere and I'm a huge fan. With an intensely herby flavor which is enhanced with chili flakes, garlic, and shallots -- it's like an intensely flavorful soup that really elevates the wild mushrooms. A must try dish if you're making a visit here. The pasta bolognese is delicious, with the mafaldine providing a fun amount of ridges in its shape. The meat sauce was nice and hearty and there was just the right amount of cheese to make this full-bodied yet not too heavy. The final pasty I tried was the shrimp and crab angel. I couldn't believe how well the spicy creole cream really brought out the flavor of the shrimp and crab so well. Definitely a great comfort food and delicious combination. I wish I had left more room to try more dessert, as unsurprisingly the tiramisu was bold, fluffy, and flavorful. Based on how well this dessert was done, I'm certain that anything else i tried would be equally good, particularly the ricotta cheesecake, vanilla bean creme brulee, or strawberry crepe cake. Its proximity to Grahams may have influenced my decision this meal, but on the next visit I'll definitely be prepared to cut down a bit on appetizers and leave more room for exploring desserts. Overall, the delicious flavors and quality of these food make Livia worth a special trip if you live anywhere near Geneva. This is a great spot to celebrate a special occasion or visit if you're just looking for some flavorful Italian cuisine. read more

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Best food in town! Farm to table! Best service in town!! Ambiance is great....warm vibes inside and great patio! The owner/chef also owns Ella's and Gia Mia! All great!! read more

My husband and I met some friends at Livia Italian Eatery for dinner on a Saturday night. Livia is located in downtown Geneva on a beautiful tree-lined street with small businesses all around. We started with appetizers. We got the margherita flatbread and crispy polenta and wild mushrooms. This was a great start to the meal. For an entree I had the Sausage Arrabiata. The sausage was a little spicy but other than that it was very good. I enjoyed the fresh vegetables and sauces used in this dish. For dessert, we had the tiramisu. This was soooooo delicious. It might be the best tiramisu I've ever had. It had a taste of tres leches cake to it, making it very creamy. Our server was nice and friendly. I highly recommend Livia Italian Eatery! read more

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Food is incredible and the service is always top tier. They do a great job even when it's busy

Food is amazing bar tenders are fun and I am going back!!!! The apps alone are awesome for a couple or a fun group! I say it's a must go to if you are in the area and not sure. read more

Livia Italian Eatery - Best bartender!!!! Come sit at the bars get the apps and drinks if you don't like it you don't know what good food is. - Italian Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Spontaneous date with my wife , The service was awesome, drinks were awesome especially the Lemon Travolta , the food was amazing and the ambiance we picked outdoor seating was relaxing. Keep up the good work. read more

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Great service!! James M was our waiter and he was so friendly and good. Food was fantastic as well. We sat outside and had a beautiful night. read more

Great place for happy hour. We shared three appetizers, which were plenty of food for 2 people and a drink each. The food was good, and the old-fashioned was very good and a great value during happy hour. Our server, Justin, was friendly and professional. I recommend Livia for happy hour and will be back. read more

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This is a local favorite of mine, and I do appreciate the extensive drink menu, and the gluten-free options.

We went to Livia for my friends birthday and had a great time. James M was our server and was so accommodating and good. Food was great too. We will definitely come back. read more

Went here on Valentine's Day. The place is very popular for this day. We tried reserving a table two + weeks before the bday and the best we could do was 4pm so get in early! We had the Two Medallions of Beef and the Crab Stuffed Scallions. Both were amazing. For appetizer we had calamari and for dessert we had tiramisu. All dishes were amazing and very well made. Pro tip: at Costco there is a gift card section. It's 75$ for 100$ worth of gift cards. So 25% saved on your first 100 spent. In total our bill before tax was 115$ with one drink each. The atmosphere is great. I found the place a to be properly spaced without feeling too tight in there. I'd say it's a great atmosphere that makes the night memorable for sure. read more

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We have gone twice for dinner and overall we like this local spot. We haven't tried the drinks but the crispy polenta was great and it was a big portion. I always go for the lamb which is super tasty and my husband gets the pasta. They accommodated our dietary restrictions as well which I appreciated read more

First I must say, Blaine was absolutely fantastic. I will absolutely be asking for him on my next visit. Each dish was incredible. Started with the mussels appetizer that truly set up the rest of the dinner. Upon Blaine's recommendation I ordered the evenings chefs special, a tomato based pasta with spinach, mushrooms, and an 8 oz filet. Absolutely f****ing outstanding. And please order the cranberry sour... My two negative thoughts, the deserts were not outstanding. The double fudge brownie? Just a brownie with ice cream. Butterscotch bread pudding just didn't have enough butterscotch to make me feel like I was at grandmas house. And finally the bread, two pieces of bread for the appetizer. That was all given for the entire meal. Please consider offering more bread and PLEASE include it with the main course. Why wouldn't you? read more

Good quality and service. I like that they do special events. Chef specials through the week as well. Happy hour is great!

Bad service can ruin an otherwise good experience. That's what happened last night. Our server (who shall remain anonymous) was about as bad can be. Have you ever been served by someone who you can tell just doesn't want to be there? Starts off with indifference. Then doesn't follow up, forgot blue cheese olives for martini. The manager actually stopped by and asked how things were going.....he got the olives. No questions asked about how are food was or if we cared for any other food items. Oh, and got my order wrong too. Ugh. I think I'm done for awhile. read more

We returned to Livia's today for Lunch. Everything was perfect. We were greeted immediately. There were six of us and everyone was thrilled with the service and Food. Every dish was delicious. The zucchini fries are amazing and the honey ricotta was delicious. We will definitely return to enjoy another lunch or dinner. read more

Livia Italian Eatery - Child spaghetti and meatballs. - Italian Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

We have been back few times, however today we had to wait a longtime for service, we had 3 servers, and waited and waited. Sunday afternoon. Finally another server came to our rescue. The french onion soup was good, however the cheese on the top, was dry, that tells me that it was warmed up. The bun on the hamburger was dry, and the lettuce and tomato placed on the bottom of the hamburger and not on top... read more

My friend and I came on a Thursday night. We were seated right away. Our server was fantastic! He checked in consistently and made good suggestions. I really enjoyed the petite filet, it was cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes and asparagus that came with it was delicious! read more

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The space has underground bar vibes to it. The indoor is small, but they do have outdoor space for good weather. I would recommend reserving the table before coming in the evening. Service is good, which makes it a really good place. I came here so many times. Menu keeps on changing based on season, which makes multiple visits worth it. Lot of options for vegetarians. Zucchini fritter same as Gia Mia sister restaurant. Big portion and greasy. Mushroom Flatbread with cauliflower crust tastes good. Eggplant parmedan with pesto pasta. I love the pasta. This time, I made complete meals without eggplant. Ricotta honeycomb is really good. read more

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Pretty good! Went to Livia for a quick lunch prior to heading to work. Tried one of their lunch specials - I tried the 4oz filet with potatoes and green beans. Pretty good. The filet was small but tasty and well cooked. The potatoes were pretty good. Not a asparagus fan so didn't eat it. The ambience was nice and classy. Parking is on the street. Would recommend! read more

Livia Italian Eatery - Italian Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Carry out. Two meals we've ordered bi monthly for 2 years. We ordered the pasta lobster Diablo and they changed the style of meal from lobster chunks & shrimp to include 2 halved lobster shells on top of the pasta, unfortunately only one had any meat in it. The other was totally empty. The chicken limone (I've ordered many times and a favorite meal). They changed this from tender boneless chicken breast to chicken with skin and bone (which usually keeps moisture) that was so dry I couldn't eat it. We've never had a bad meal there before so this was unusual. We were thinking maybe a new chef. Like the saying goes, "if it ain't broke..." read more

Came to dinner a few weeks ago with my wife, kids and in laws. Hadn't been here in a long time, and I was really enjoyed it. It was a nice evening so we dined outside. We started with the calamari and wedge salad. Both were good, but I felt the portion size the the calamari was really small. For dinner, I had the white fish, and it was one of the best fish dishes I've had in a long time. Flavor was terrific and the fish was cooked perfectly. My wife had the beet salad. It was a large portion, and really good as well. My daughter love her mushroom ravioli, and my son's pizza flat bread was really good. The in laws enjoyed their eggplant parm as well. Service was good. Checked in on us, but not overbearing. I will definitely be back. read more

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This is my favorite place to go hands down. I don't live in the area anymore but whenever I am in town we go! We always get the zucchini fries and the honey ricotta and the flatbreads (they are all good). The cocktails are incredible, lemon Trivolta is my favorite! The people who own this also own Gia Mia... if I had to pick I wouldn't be able to choose which is better, they are both 10/10. Service is top notch and I love how you have to walk downstairs to get to the restaurant. The bar is so cozy and if you want a booth make a reservation! read more

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I heard good things about this establishment from friends so I was super eager to try it! From start to finish we had a bad experience. Even though we requested patio seating in our reservation, the general manager was very adamant about not allowing it which defeated the entire purpose of booking this resteraunt. He was insanely condescending and uptight to our party which already left a bad taste in our mouth. Alas we got seated inside. The server was inattentive and our food took over 35 min to arrive. When it arrived the pasta was undercooked and had a hard, chewy texture and the dish was lacking a sauce to pasta ratio. So for a place that prides itself on pasta this was a big let down. To make things worse our waiter shushed our group while we were talking. Being shushed like we were children in Sunday school was completely unprofessional and unnecessary. After all if you had seated us outside like we requested maybe the noise wouldn't have been a problem. Overall the poor service, bad management and unprepared food was enough to write a yelp review for this place. read more

Great patio, better food & top notch service from James M.! Thank you so much James! Traveled a bit West from Countryside, IL for the day and so glad we decided to give Livia Italian Eatery a try! My wife had the Chicken Limon and I had the Chicken Milanese; both were delicious. Our girls had the Filet Medallion & the Pasta Pesto from the kids menu and those didn't disappoint either! We topped it off with the Vanilla bean Crème brûlée with fresh strawberries. We will be back for sure! Sadly I only snapped a photo of dessert! read more

Livia Italian Eatery - Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee - Italian Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Great new menu items and always great ambiance. Jess was our server and did a great job taking care of us. Highly recommend for families and date nights read more

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Wonderful , Safe location. Drove from Chicago vs driving into downtown Chicago for date night. The setting is in downtown Geneva which is lovely and bustling with healthy activity. The outdoor seating seemed a bit more quiet and boug'y than indoor seating. Our server, James was friendly, attentive and personable. The appetizer and dessert were fabulous and the dinners very good! Definitely would return! read more

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Justin made sure our drinks were never empty, our food came out perfectly timed, and he even had great recommendations from the menu that we absolutely loved. His attention to detail and genuine care for our experience truly stood out. It's clear that he takes pride in his work and goes the extra mile to make his guests feel welcome! Thank you Justin! read more

Livia is fantastic! The last time I was here, we had small plates on the patio with wine and I had always wanted to go back for dinner. So glad we did - their menu does not disappoint. Many selections and great specials. I loved the option we had tonight to build our own charcuterie board - and it was fabulous! Everything was fantastic - service, drinks, food, dessert. For the four of us, we had various dishes - 8-finger cavatelli, 2 different filet medallions dinners, eggplant Parmesan, and crème brûlée, lemon sorbet and blueberry gelato (mistake, so it was comped). Everything perfectly prepared and delicious. Our waiter, Blaine, was awesome. Great dinner and we will definitely be back!! Sorry, I don't have photos - wish I took some! read more

Great food, fantastic Ambiance, service is a bit slow but it was a busy Wednesday lunch crowd.

Upon arriving to the restaurant, Becca greeted us with amazing energy and directed us to the happy hour menu which we didn't even know was going on! She was an amazing and attentive server. The food was cooked perfectly, even during Swedish days where the whole town was busy, the food was out at a great time! Tom then made sure everything went smoothly! Best espresso martini in town as well. read more

Livia Italian Eatery - Italian Near Me - Geneva, Illinois